Vóór Restaurant Royal - den Haag, februari 1896 1896

"Vóór Restaurant Royal - den Haag, februari 1896" is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Jan de Waardt, created in 1896. The artwork depicts a scene outside the Restaurant Royal in The Hague, featuring a group of men scavenging for food scraps. The drawing highlights the social inequalities of the time, with the wealthy diners visible in the background contrasted with the desperate figures of the impoverished men. De Waardt's use of expressive lines and shading adds a sense of urgency and pathos to the scene, making this a poignant and impactful portrayal of social realities in late 19th-century Netherlands.